GORE® TENARA® is sold by the spool in 1/2-pound and 1-pound quantities. Photo: Trivantage GORE® TENARA® is a 3-ply, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) thread that is optimized for high-speed sewing. It was built to be an alternative to polyester or PTFE threads while requiring little to no machine adjustments. GORE TENARA is UV- and water-resistant and [...]

Sunbrella® Erase Stain & Spot Remover is sold in two-packs. Photo: Sunbrella Sunbrella® Erase Stain & Spot Remover is an on-the-go stain removing pen designed to fight tough spots and stains immediately. It is a quick solution that uses bleach to penetrate deep into fabric fibers to lift stains. Sunbrella Erase is safe to use [...]

Snyder Manufacturing's coated mesh is printable, U.S.-made and custom colors available. Photo: Snyder Manufacturing This 72-inch 10-ounce coated mesh is UV-resistant and can be made flame-retardant upon request. The flame-retardant version passes California State Fire Marshall Title 19 NFPA-701-2019 Test Method A. ASTM E-84 Class A flame spreading rating. Printable, U.S.-made and custom colors available.snyderman.com

Batyline Eden Life features a core yarn made from 100 percent recycled polyester and a 50 percent recycled acrylic outer layer. Photo: Serge Ferrari Group A new addition to the Batyline collection, Batyline Eden Life is engineered for high-performance outdoor furniture and marine applications. The fabric features a core yarn made from 100 percent recycled [...]

AkoTech™ offers antimicrobial properties, chemical resistance, UV stability, water/oil repellency and more. Photo: AkoTech AkoTech™ is an advanced platform of multifunctional coating technologies for PVC- and PU-based coated fabrics. It is built to enhance and shield a broad spectrum of products with a single solution. AkoTech’s layer of protection is designed to complement the antifungal [...]

Slip-Not complies with safety standards due to its phthalate/DEHP-free coating. Photo: Eastex Products LLC Slip-Not is a 0.7mm PVC-coated polyester for non-slip marine seating, grip mats and boat decks. Its embossed dot texture provides traction in wet and dry conditions. The perforated material is breathable, stain-resistant, abrasion-resistant, easy to clean and fire-resistant. It complies with [...]

For over a millennium, we’ve been told that pride is one of the seven deadly sins. However, pride has two competing definitions in English. There’s the version that is synonymous with “conceit,” which is what ancient monks warned against. The second definition is about demonstrating confidence and a reasonable sense of satisfaction in oneself. That’s [...]

Nov. 5-7, 2025 Advanced Textiles ExpoIndiana Convention CenterIndianapolis, Ind.advancedtextilesexpo.com Dec. 3-5 2025 CPA, Zone 7 ConferenceDayton Vitality HotelDayton, Ohiocanvaszone7.com Jan. 8-10, 2026 Marine Fabricators ConferenceHyatt Regency SavannahSavannah, Ga.textiles.org/marineconference Jan. 20-22, 2026 NECPA Expo 2025Marriott Hotel & SpaMystic, Conn.necpa.org

The heavy-duty umbrellas installed on this mega yacht are made from Recacril®, a premium-quality, solution-dyed acrylic fabric from RECASENS USA, LLC. Photo: RECASENS What makes a finish or fabric “high-end?” For Mike Erickson, owner and president of Canvas Designers Inc., one of the most important factors is how the material feels—although price factors in as [...]

Sailrite® DBA JustWholesale’s drill cutters utilize a mallet to pound the cutter through the fabric into a rubber block. Photo: Sailrite DBA JustWholesale Marine fabricators are always looking for ways to make their jobs simpler, safer, and more efficient and cost-effective. Precise, compact handheld tools and equipment—including snap-fastener installers, hot knives, foam cutters and upholstery [...]